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Division LCD Watch tells time in segments.

Peter says: I have noticed a trend with the latest releases of new watches that TF prefer designs that are simple/feasible and predominately LCD.

So I decided to create a watch which fitted this criteria. I had two designs in mind, one was a four dialled lcd analogue design that shared the same time telling method a “hunter time killer” and a new time telling method which involves lines dissecting a shape to create numbers of segments. I decided to merge these designs to create a very simple time telling method that would be very easy to implement. Division was born.

This design consists of four circular dials, the dials are dissected to create segments, the number of segments in the circle equals the number.

Empty Circle with no segments = 0, a dot in the centre creates one segment = 1, a line dissecting the the circle in two = 2 etc etc

The two top dials are for hours and the bottom two for minutes. The date could also be described in the same format.

The simple time telling method and circular dials suggested a simple and playful form. This hopefully will appeal to people who like simple modern products that have a playful style and understated appeal. This design would lend itself to a multitude of colour and material combinations which would suite young and old. The slim line case profile and smaller proportions will hopefully appeal to both sexes.

This design stands out form others due to its simple but funky looks, its unusual but easily read time telling method and its feasibility form a development and production perspective.

36 thoughts on “Division LCD Watch tells time in segments.”

It’s so simple and looks so nice. I really like the divions and for me it would be easy to read. I think if one reads this watch for a while, one would have a better understanding of how to divide a pizza for 7 people. Mhhh pizzaaaaa. The 4 circles are one thing. The case is… not really another. It’s adapting to the circles! Very nice decision Pete.

I thought about another numbering system for the 0 and the 1. 0 means having 0 pieces, so a fully black circle would result. Hm, but this massively dark circle would but the display out of balance… 1 means 1 piece (of pie) so what you have for 0 now would be a good one. Anyway, I like what you did so.

Originally I used a blacked out circle for zero but it looked out of place. My other alternative for the one would be to have a line from the center of the circle to the outside (half a cut) this would still leave one slice.
I think after a while you would get that used to the circles that you wouldnt need to count the slices/segments, you would recognise them instantly.
Cheers for the feedback Sam! 😀

Thanks for saying Toky, I was worried this design maybe too humble and not showy enough for the blog.
So its a relief to see it being well recieved so far.
Its kinda like a circle based “stencil”, which is probably why it feels familier and comfortable.
I know what you mean about the shapes, they are strangely alluring, maybe this means something on a subcouncious level? or just reminds you of friday night pizza? lol
I understand that with LCD the lines would have small gaps when they meet , I dont think that would detract (should have drawn it with the gaps in hignsight), e-paper would be cool, it would give the design some texture. Thanks for the feed back and the comment! I will now look forward to 12:35

The original version of this had a cover plate that covered most of the face besides the four cricles of the display. I will render a couple of images tonight to add here, just in case this appeals to people who perhaps dont like the expance of display this version has. Stay posted 😉